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The Hall of Fame case for Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco was supposed to be open-and-shut at this point of his career. The Denver Broncos and New York Jets were a combined 3-14 in the games he started from 2019-22, so the idea that he could be anything more than a last resort for an […]

The term “revenge game” is admittedly a bit trite these days, but it seemed appropriate to coin for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore’s meeting with his former team, the New York Jets. He was giving them all they can handle in the first half before suffering a scary head injury at the end of […]

With much of the focus being on Tyreek Hill and his chase for 2,000, it is easy to overlook other high-caliber wide receivers in the NFL. Amari Cooper, for example, has already posted a career-high 1,250 receiving yards on 17.9 yards per catch. So, you can imagine how disappointed Cleveland Browns fans were when they […]

If Joey Votto signs with another team in MLB free agency, it will obviously be an emotional day for Cincinnati Reds fans. His combination of offensive prowess, defensive consistency and stalwart leadership will be difficult to replace going forward. But fans are also sure to miss his unique personality and strong sense of humor. The […]

As the great and fictional Tony D’Amato said, football is a game of inches. Unfathomably, that statement continues to apply to the Dallas Cowboys. Regardless of talent level, this team consistently manages to leave points on the board in big games. Whether it be via a penalty, turnover, or mental mistake, fans are often forced […]

Miami football is ready to move on from an overall unsuccessful season that is defined by mind-boggling mistakes and unmet expectations. But no one seems to be in a bigger hurry to get to 2024 than Mario Cristobal, following his questionable decision-making in the Pinstripe Bowl versus Rutgers. The Hurricanes head coach hung onto his […]

As expected, the Memphis Grizzlies have been a completely different team since Ja Morant returned from his 25-game suspension. Now, they should be even better with Marcus Smart back in the fold. The early results appear to support that assumption. Memphis roared back from a 15-point deficit and outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans in a […]

With another abysmal season on the verge of being wrapped up, the Arizona Cardinals will have several tough personnel decisions to make. They are already getting a head start on their offseason renovation after releasing cornerback Marco Wilson, via Jess Root of CardsWire. The 2021 fourth-round draft pick’s days were already numbered in Arizona, as […]

The New Orleans Pelicans lost a heartbreaker in the Smoothie King Center Tuesday night to the Memphis Grizzlies, but because of the unusual nature of the ending, the true agony of defeat has probably not set in for the team just yet. Ja Morant attacked the basket with the Grizzlies trailing by one, and the […]

It is difficult to rebuild a fallen empire. The San Antonio Spurs (4-25) continue to learn this lesson the hard way after losing yet again on Tuesday night to further their cement their place in the nadir of the Western Conference. In what was a winnable matchup at home against the Utah Jazz (13-18), San […]

After months of waiting for more information to come out in the investigation of Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco, there is reportedly a new major development. The Prosecutor’s Office for Children and Adolescents in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic raided two homes in search of Franco, per Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times. […]

One does not become a defensive powerhouse by dwelling on the rare times they are bested or even outwitted by an opposing player. Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert showed just how short his memory is when he put rookie sensation Chet Holmgren on a poster Tuesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder big man brilliantly slipped […]

After watching the third and final Christmas football game Monday night, many fans are in agreement on two things. The Baltimore Ravens look like the best team in the NFL right now, and Lamar Jackson is currently the top choice for MVP. Retired All-Pro cornerback and outspoken analyst Richard Sherman is pushing back against the […]

Whether or not fans and other players like it, the quarterback is king in the NFL. Hence, almost 40 signal-callers have been named regular season MVP. One of the occasions where another player has been awarded came when Detroit Lions great Barry Sanders was recognized in 1997-98. But even then, he had to share the […]

Regardless of how the 2024 campaign unfolds, this offseason has been a historic one with unprecedented figures and deferrals being thrown out at the negotiation table. And the Los Angeles Dodgers are the unequivocal winners of this shopping spree, assembling a loaded roster that their fans will expect to win multiple World Series championships. That […]

No fan one wants to grieve alone. Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes watched in shock as the Kansas City Chiefs inexplicably lost another game, this one coming at home to the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day. Their respective reactions, whether intended or not, perfectly illustrated the harsh realization that the reigning Super Bowl champions […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-14) are honoring franchise and NBA legend Kobe Bryant with a Christmas Day gift for fans, ahead of the team’s battle with the Boston Celtics (22-6). New Mamba shirts can be found on the seats inside Crypto.com Arena, per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. It has been almost four […]

A truly remarkable year for Florida State football feels destined to end in a beatdown and plenty of uncertainty. Quarterback Tate Rodemaker, who replaced the injured Jordan Travis, is entering the transfer portal and will therefore not be playing in Saturday’s Orange Bowl against Georgia, according to 247 Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The decision itself is […]

Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark is taking time off from dominating the competition with a Christmas Day football outing. She is showing her Kansas City Chiefs’ fandom with a gesture involving a fellow Midwest-based athlete. Clark and rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice swapped jerseys ahead of KC’s home game versus the Las Vegas Raiders, via […]

Some mistakes stick with you. That is the dark side of sports that is often overlooked and instead used as a punchline. Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. is likely going through it after committing a big blunder that contributed to a stunning 26-23 upset loss to the visiting New England Patriots on […]

In what is a historically awful season in the Bill Belichick era, the one silver lining for New England Patriots fans was the team’s favorable positioning in the 2024 NFL Draft. Fans can now throw that onto their litany of grievances as well, following an unexpected turn of events. A Christmas Eve matchup versus the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-14) are getting some brutal news hours before their Christmas Day face-off with the Boston Celtics (22-6). Guard Gabe Vincent, who recently returned after missing almost two months of action, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The recovery timetable is […]

Christmas Eve was a momentous day for the Detroit Lions, as the franchise clinched its first divisional title since 1993. Unfortunately, it came at the expense of the Minnesota Vikings, who suffered a devastating, turnover and injury-ridden 30-24 loss in U.S. Bank Stadium. They fall out of the NFC playoff picture with just two games […]

If sports was confined to local appeal, it would not be the cultural behemoth we know it as today. Whether your team flames out halfway through the year or falls short in the playoffs, there must be something to pull you in for the remainder of the season. A lovable underdog tale is timeless and […]

Fans who piled into American Airlines Center on Saturday to witness rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama in action are unquestionably devastated after seeing him scratched from the San Antonio Spurs’ road game against the Dallas Mavericks. The cause of his last-minute injury will have them feeling even more disheartened. “He stepped on a ball boy’s foot […]

Ohio State football is building another stellar recruiting class after a successful Early Signing Day this past Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, it centers around a top wide receiver. Jeremiah Smith, who is also the top-ranked overall player in the 2024 class, is dominating the headlines, but head coach Ryan Day says there is another new addition who […]

The Tennessee Titans have had an active Saturday, making multiple roster moves. Among them, they are placing star defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons on Injured Reserve, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, which will end his 2023-24 campaign. This unfortunate outcome was always a possibility when the Second-Team All-Pro selection suffered a knee injury in the […]

It’s that time of the year again. The Chicago Bears are nearing the end of another futile season while making moves they hope sets themselves up for a prosperous future. It is a tireless routine by now, but one that carries more optimism than usual this season. They have their edge rusher in Montez Sweat, […]

An iron man no more. Kawhi Leonard’s perfect attendance record through the first quarter-plus of the 2023-24 season is over and could be trending in a worrisome direction. He will miss his second-consecutive game after being ruled out with a hip contusion for the Los Angeles Clippers’ big Saturday showdown with the Boston Celtics, per […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been playing better since going on a five-game losing streak to start the month of December but are still unequivocally one of the season’s biggest disappointments to this point. They are 12-16 and reside in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Difficult decisions will have to be made if there is […]

Jacksonville Jaguars fans are sure to get a burst of energy after seeing the latest injury update on their starting quarterback. Against all odds, Trevor Lawrence has cleared concussion protocol and could therefore travel with the team for their Week 16 road matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. There is […]

The Utah Jazz entered the 2023-24 with a young roster and a myriad of questions to answer. Their 11-18 record reflects that type of inexperience and uncertainty, but there is still cause for optimism down the road. The primary path to attaining that future hope goes through Lauri Markkanen. The All-Star forward will either continue […]

Mercifully, the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report will not get any fuller on Friday. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, among others, already listed out for tonight’s road game versus the Houston Rockets, Mavs fans will be grateful to see the latest update on Seth Curry. The veteran guard is available after dealing with back spasms, […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers get flooded with praise and crowned offseason winners of the decade, it is important to take a closer look at the franchises who have so far lost out on the superstar sweepstakes. Desperation must be setting in for them, including the Boston Red Sox. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto no longer a […]

Houston Texans fans’ worst fears have been confirmed. For the second straight week, quarterback CJ Stroud has been ruled out with a concussion, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This was the expected outcome for the Offensive Rookie of the Year contender, but that doesn’t make his impending absence much easier to accept. Sunday’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks possibly saved their season with an upset Monday Night Football victory over the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15, but they are not getting away completely unscathed. “Seahawks’ practice squad offensive lineman Joey Hunt, whom Joe Buck referred to as a Seattle “staff member” Monday night when he got into […]

The San Diego Padres are looking to finish what they started several years ago. They are claiming right-handed pitcher Luis Patino off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, per Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Patino was a prized international signing and former top prospect with the Padres before being included in the 2021 […]

Working in the industry that he does, Hall of Fame tight end, podcast host and part-time ESPN personality Shannon Sharpe is bound to step on some toes. He will inevitably have takes that dismay fans and irritate athletes, but the three-time Super Bowl champion is clearly an expert on physical fitness. On Friday, Sharpe offered […]

After enduring some public backlash over the last few days, Anthony Edwards displayed a tender side following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 118-11 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night. It was a moment that illustrates just how much he is climbing up on the NBA star totem pole. “We have the same five!”a young fan […]